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Canadian Authorities

Have business across the border in Canada? You're in the right place.

A company that plans to haul loads to and/or from Canada needs an operating authority in Canada. We charge $900 for the authority, plus the cost of PARS and PAPS stickers.

Obtaining Canadian Operational Authorities

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    Company name

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    President/Owner's name

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    President/Owner's driver's license number and state

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    President/Owner's birth date

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    Current address

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    Phone number

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    Email

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    DOT/MC #

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    Number of trucks going into Canada

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    Truck info (Year, Make, VIN #)

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    Copy of Insurance Certificate

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    Articles of Incorporation

Additional Items Needed Based on Province

Alberta

  • Scac Code
  • Carrier Code
  • Paps Labels
  • Pars Labels

British Columbia

  • Scac Code
  • Carrier Code
  • Paps Labels
  • Pars Labels
  • BC Financial Responsibility

New Brunswick

  • Scac Code
  • Carrier Code
  • Paps Labels
  • Pars Labels

Saskatchewan

  • Scac Code
  • Carrier Code
  • Paps Labels
  • Pars Labels

Quebec

  • Scac Code
  • Carrier Code
  • Paps Labels
  • Pars Labels
  • NEQ — Business Registry
    (filed as individual or corporation)
  • NIR — Carrier Permit
    Based on fleet size (1 — 2 trucks) or (3+ trucks)

Ontario

  • Scac Code
  • Carrier Code
  • Paps Labels
  • Pars Labels
  • CVOR
  • (Commercial Vehicle
    Operators Registry)

All drivers must have a valid driver's license, passport, and a Social Security Card.
If your company is a corporation then copies of your articles of incorporation must be supplied.

How else can we help?

Download our guide by clicking below or reach out to us if you have questions and we’ll help you get squared away.